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Jeff Kessler ABR,GRI, Texas 512.801.5666

Free Smoke Alarms in Austin Texas

Picture of Austin Fire Department patchThe Austin Texas Fire Department is helping seniors over 60 years young by giving away a free smoke alarm.

You must be over 60 (of course) and have to live in a single family home. You can get more information by calling the Austin Fire Department smoke alarm hotline,

Their number is 512.974.0299

If you are looking to save money on a new home purchase see my website at www.rebateontexashomes.com

Thank you,

J.

How does Texas Value your Property

How does Texas Value your Property

Each appraisal district must repeat its appraisal process for property at least once every three years.

The appraisal district uses mass appraisal to appraise large numbers of properties this helps save time and money.

To start the district first collects a detailed descriptions of each taxable property in the district.

Using data from recent property sales, the district puts homes into a class that is configured by factoring in the age or location. The appraisal district usually uses three common methods to value property: the cost approaches, market and income.

The value of your home is an estimate of the price your home would sell for on Jan. 1. The district then compares your home to like homes that have sold recently and this helps to determine your home's value. This is called, The market approach. This is just one of the three usual methods.

Every county's appraisal district is responsible to figure out all the taxable property for their county. To begin each district puts together a list of taxable property. These list contain a description and the name and address of the owner for each property in their district.

Here is the Property Tax Code

Section 23.23(a) sets a limit on the appraised value of a residence homestead, stating that its appraised value for a tax year may not exceed the lesser of: (1) the market value of the property; or (2) the sum of: (A) 10 percent of the appraised value of the property for last year; (B) the appraised value of the property for last year; and (C) the market value of all new improvements to the property, excluding a replacement structure for one that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by mold or water damage. The appraisal limitation first applies in the year after the homeowner qualifies for the homestead exemption.

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Lets Vote in 2008 Austin Texas

Your vote does count just think one vote made English the language of America instead of German (1776) and admitted Texas (1845) into the union.

SO VOTE. Here are the canidates and what is up for grabs.

If you are not registered to vote or need to know where to vote check out this site.
http://www.justvote.org/



Presidential Race
Democrat: Barack Obama
Republican: John McCain
Independent: Ralph Nader
Libertarian: Bob Barr
Green: Cynthia McKinney
Constitution Party: Chuck Baldwin

U.S. Senate
Democrats: Rick Noriega
Republicanss: John Cornyn
Libertarian: Yvonne Schick
Independent: David Gatchell
Independent: Daniel Lewis
Independent: Christopher Fenner
Independent: Ed Lawhorn
Independent: Chris Lugo

U.S. House of Representatives
1st District
Republicans: Louie Gohmert
Independent: Roger Owen

2nd District
Republicans: Ted Poe
Libertarian: Craig Wolfe

3rd District
Democrats: Tom Daley
Republicans: Sam Johnson
Independent: Christopher Claytor

4th District
Democrats: Glenn Melancon
Republicans: Ralph Hall
Libertarian: Fred Annett

5th District
Republicans: Jeb Hensarling
Libertarian: Ken Ashby

6th District
Democrats: Ludwig Otto
Republicans: Joe Barton
Libertarian: Max Koch III

7th District
Democrats: Michael Skelly
Republicans: John Culberson
Libertarian: Drew Parks

8th District
Democrats: Kent Hargett
Republicans: Kevin Brady
Libertarian: Brian Stevens

9th District
Democrats: Al Green
Libertarian: Brad Walters

10th District
Democrats: Larry Joe Doherty
Republicans: Michael McCaul
Libertarian: Matt Finkel

11th District
Republicans: Mike Conaway
Libertarian: John Strohm

12th District
Democrats: Tracey Smith
Republicans: Kay Granger
Libertarian: Shiloh Shambaugh

13th District
Democrats: Roger Waun
Republicans: William Thornberry

14th District
Republicans: Ron Paul

15th District
Democrats: Ruben Hinojosa
Republicans: Eddie Zamora
Libertarian: Gricha Raether

16th District
Democrats: Silvestre Reyes
Libertarian: Mette Baker
Independent: Benjamin Mendoza

17th District
Democrats: Chet Edwards
Republicans: Rob Curnock
Libertarian: Gardner Osborne

18th District
Democrats: Sheila Jackson Lee
Republicans: John Faulk
Libertarian: Mike Taylor

19th District
Democrats: Dwight Fullingim
Republicans: Randy Neugebauer
Libertarian: Richard Peterson

20th District
Democrats: Charles Gonzalez
Republicans: Robert Litoff
Libertarian: Mike Idrogo

21st District
Republicans: Lamar Smith
Libertarian: James Strohm

22nd District
Democrats: Nicholas Lampson
Republicans: Pete Olson
Libertarian: John Wieder

23rd District
Democrats: Ciro Rodriguez
Republicans: Lyle Larson
Libertarian: Lani Connolly

24th District
Democrats: Tom Love
Republicans: Kenny Marchant
Libertarian: David Casey

25th District
Democrats: Lloyd Doggett
Republicans: George Morovich
Libertarian: Jim Stutsman

26th District
Democrats: Ken Leach
Republicans: Michael Burgess
Libertarian: Stephanie Weiss

27th District
Democrats: Solomon Ortiz
Republicans: Willie Vaden
Libertarian: Robert Powell

28th District
Democrats: Henry Cuellar
Republicans: Jim Fish
Libertarian: Ross Lynn Leone

29th District
Democrats: Gene Green
Republicans: Eric Story
Libertarian: Joel Grace

30th District
Democrats: Eddie Bernice Johnson
Republicans: Fred Wood
Libertarian: Jarrett Woods

31st District
Democrats: Brian Ruiz
Republicans: John Carter
Libertarian: Barry Cooper

32nd District
Democrats: Eric Roberson
Republicans: Pete Sessions
Libertarian: Alex Bischoff

State Senate
4th District
Republicans: Thomas Williams

6th District
Democrats: Mario Gallegos Jr.
Republicans: Gilbert Pena
Independent: Susan Delgado

9th District
Democrats: Melvin Willms
Republicans: Chris Harris
Libertarian: Carl Nulsen

10th District
Democrats: Wendy Davis
Republicans: Kim Brimer
Independent: Richard Cross

11th District
Democrats: Joseph Jaworski
Republicans: Mike Jackson
Libertarian: Clifford Messina

16th District
Democrats: Rain Minns
Republicans: John Carona
Independent: Paul Osborn

20th District
Democrats: Juan Hinojosa
Libertarian: Billy Parker

21st District
Democrats: Judith Zaffirini
Republicans: Louis Bruni
Libertarian: Barry Allison

23rd District
Democrats: Royce West
Libertarian: Jim Renfro

24th District
Republicans: Troy Fraser
Libertarian: Bill Oliver

26th District
Democrats: Leticia Van de Putte
Libertarian: Steve Lopez

27th District
Democrats: Eddie Lucio Jr.

28th District
Republicans: Robert Duncan
Libertarian: Marion Smith

30th District
Republicans: Craig Estes

31st District
Republicans: Kel Seliger
Libertarian: Lauren Poindexter

State House of Representatives
Click here to see State House of Representatives Candidates for TX

Governor and Statewide Races
Railroad Commissioner
Democrats: Mark Thompson
Republicans: Michael Williams
Libertarian: David Floyd

Rebates Make Buying a Home Less Expensive. See what the Antitrust Division has to say.

Today, people like you are using the Internet to search for a new home in Texas. Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio or other cities throughout Texas. However, very few of them know that they can save thousands of dollars by using a Real Estate Agent such as myself, in conjunction with their Internet search.

Why not get some CASH BACK ON A NEW HOME purchase IN TEXAS? You probably have done most of the work anyways.

If you are looking to save money on a new home this is a great program.

Even the Antitrust Division of the Government thinks so.

Check out their site. This article came out 10/09/2008

Let me know what you think?

Remember if you or anyone you know are looking to buy a new home in Texas. You or your referral can get up to 5% cash back,

See my website for more info. www.rebateontexashomes.com

J.

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Get up to 5% cash back at closing if you buy a new home in the Waco Area. I have been licensed in Texas for over 10 years and help 1100+ people close homes.
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